Le Petit Marocain

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Le Petit Marocain
TypeDaily newspaper
Owner(s)Mas Presse
Founded1925
Language French
Ceased publication1972
Headquarters Casablanca
OCLC number 35359124

Le Petit Marocain was a daily publication founded during the protectorate era in Morocco [1] and the predecessor publication of Le Matin .

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History and profile

Le Petit Marocain was founded in 1925 [2] and was based in Casablanca. [3] The paper belonged to the company Mas Presse, which was controlled by French nationals Pierre Mas and Yves Mas. [4] [5] Its editorial line was ultra-colonialist, and it actively sought the promotion of the colonial policies of France in the country and it notably supported the Vichy government and the deposition and exile of Mohammed V. [4]

The newspaper ceased publication on 1 November 1972 when the control of Mas Presse was given to Moulay Hafid Alaoui, cousin of Hassan II and minister of information during that time. [4] It was replaced on the same day by Le Matin, [4] a daily dedicated to the promotion of the image of the King of Morocco; its purchase was compulsory for all state administrations.

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References

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